US Bridges

KY-214 over Kettle Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Kentucky · .95 MI N.E. of Monroe Cl · Structure no. 029B00039N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-214 over Kettle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-214 over Kettle Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-214
CrossesKettle Creek
Location.95 MI N.E. of Monroe Cl
RouteState Highway 214
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65139, -85.445
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2020)
Projected traffic59 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-214 over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-214 over Kettle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does KY-214 over Kettle Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-214 over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-214 over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.